Yoga for everyone: Try these simple stretches
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Many beginners swear by adding these yoga stretches to their morning routine for a major energy boost.
These stretches help wake the body up, improve flexibility, and make one feel good.
Just a few minutes of these exercises in the morning can make one feel more alert and energetic throughout the day.
Here are some beginner-friendly yoga stretches you can try for a morning energy boost.
Cat-Cow
Cat-Cow stretch for flexibility
The Cat-Cow stretch is a gentle way to warm up the spine and relieve tension in the back and neck.
Starting on all fours, alternate between arching your back (cow) and rounding it (cat).
This movement helps increase spinal flexibility and can stimulate abdominal organs, which may contribute to improved energy levels.
Downward Dog
Downward Dog for full-body engagement
Downward Dog is a classic yoga pose that works out multiple muscle groups at the same time.
Start off by placing yourself in an inverted V-shape with hands and feet on the ground.
This stretch lengthens the spine, strengthens arms and legs, and enhances circulation.
Most practitioners find this pose invigorating as it promotes blood flow around the body.
Cobra Pose
Cobra Pose for chest opening
The Cobra Pose hits sweet spot between opening up the chest area and strengthening back muscles.
Lying face down with palms under shoulders, gently lift your chest off the ground while keeping elbows close to your body.
This pose can easily counteract poor posture from sitting/sleeping positions by expanding lung capacity and promoting deeper breathing.
Child's Pose
Child's Pose for relaxation
Child's Pose gives you a break in between more intense stretches in a routine.
Kneel down with big toes touched at the back and stretch arms out in front on the surface of the floor.
Lay your forehead gently on the mat if you can without straining your neck muscles too much while practicing at home or when needed most urgently.